As we alluded to in our buyer’s guide to base layers recently, this simple item of clothing is one we consider essential when layering up for the often unpredictable weather conditions in the UK.

But choosing one, what with all the choice, different materials and vast range of prices, can be a nightmare. We’ve taken it upon ourselves over the years to test as many of the base layers out there and we’ve pulled together six of the best base layers we’ve tested here to make your choice a little easier.

As you’ll see, there’s something for all tastes and price points. There’s six base layers tested over the following pages, so click the arrows below to take a closer look.